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Jaffa Cakes
Jaffa Cakes by McVitie's provides 367 kcal per 100 g, with 53.3 g of sugars and 4.2 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Jaffa cakes category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cake (12 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 367 kcal | 44 kcal | 378 | |
| Total fat | 7.5 g | 0.9 g | 1% | 9.7 −23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 5.4 −23% |
| Carbohydrates | 63.3 g | 7.6 g | 3% | 68.2 −7% |
| Total sugars | 53.3 g | 6.4 g | 49.8 +7% | |
| Added sugars | 64.2 g | 7.7 g | 15% | 53.5 +20% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 0.3 g | 1% | 2.1 +17% |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 3.6 +15% |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0 g | 0.2 +36% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 378 Jaffa cakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other jaffa cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Dark Chocolate (19%) [Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Vegetable Fats (Palm, Shea), Butter Oil (Milk), Cocoa Butter, Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, E476), Natural Flavouring], Sugar, Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Whole Egg, Water, Dextrose, Concentrated Orange Juice, Glucose Syrup, Vegetable Oils (Sunflower, Palm), Humectant (Glycerine), Gelling Agent (Pectin), Acid (Citric Acid), Raising Agents (Ammonium Bicarbonate, Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Dried Whole Egg, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrates), Natural Orange Flavouring, Colour (Curcumin), Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin). Product contains the equivalent of 8% orange juice. For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 14
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cake (12 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000168200804
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Jaffa Cakes?
Jaffa Cakes contains 367 kcal per 100 g and about 44 kcal per serving (1 cake (12 g)).
How much sugar is in Jaffa Cakes?
Jaffa Cakes has 53.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Jaffa Cakes healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Jaffa Cakes vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Jaffa Cakes contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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